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Cambridge Advanced
An introduction for parents
Presenter Name
Job title
Date
Cambridge Assessment International Education
We prepare school students for life,
helping them develop an informed
curiosity and a lasting passion for
learning.
Nearly a million students in over
10,000 Cambridge schools in 160
countries
We have a 150-year history of
providing international exams.
We are part of the University of
Cambridge.
Cambridge Pathway
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
international curriculum
Students develop deep subject
knowledge, conceptual
understanding and higher order
thinking skills.
They learn the skills needed for life
and to achieve at school, university
and work
Flexibility of study - students can
choose from 55 subjects.
Over 500 000 entries a year from
134 countries.
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
teaching and learning
We help schools encourage
learners to become:
confident
responsible
reflective
innovative
engaged.
Students develop an ability to
reflect on their learning, so they
can plan, monitor and control their
learning strategies.
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
assessment
Exams taken at the end of the
course - students develop a
deeper understanding of
subjects.
Choice of three assessment
options.
Each subject receives a
separate grade.
Grades are from A* to E, with A*
being the highest.
Exams in November and June
with flexibility of timing.
International recognition
Cambridge qualifications are accepted at over 1400 institutions
across 195 countries, including top ranking universities around the
world.
International recognition
What are admissions officers looking for?
The top five skills and qualities university admissions officers
are looking for when they are assessing applicants are:
Overall academic achievement
Character traits e.g. motivation, perseverance,
collaboration
Proficiency in English
Understanding in subject area
Extracurricular activities.
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Studying Cambridge International A Levels
gave me invaluable preparation for my study
at the University of Cambridge.
Xiao Zhang, former Cambridge student, China
Global community
Connect with Cambridge students from around the
world via Facebook. Look for Cambridge Assessment
International Education
Follow @CambridgeInt on Twitter for all the latest news
and educational debate
Bringing our Cambridge Pathway to life, our videos are
for students, parents and teachers. Look for
CambridgeSchools on YouTube
Keep up to date with all the latest news from Cambridge
on the Cambridge Assessment International
Education page on Linkedin
Learn more!
Getting in touch with Cambridge is easy
Email info@cambridgeinternational.org
or telephone +44 1223 553554
An introduction for parents
Presenter Name
Job title
Date
Cambridge Assessment International Education
We prepare school students for life,
helping them develop an informed
curiosity and a lasting passion for
learning.
Nearly a million students in over
10,000 Cambridge schools in 160
countries
We have a 150-year history of
providing international exams.
We are part of the University of
Cambridge.
Cambridge Pathway
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
international curriculum
Students develop deep subject
knowledge, conceptual
understanding and higher order
thinking skills.
They learn the skills needed for life
and to achieve at school, university
and work
Flexibility of study - students can
choose from 55 subjects.
Over 500 000 entries a year from
134 countries.
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
teaching and learning
We help schools encourage
learners to become:
confident
responsible
reflective
innovative
engaged.
Students develop an ability to
reflect on their learning, so they
can plan, monitor and control their
learning strategies.
Cambridge International AS & A Level –
assessment
Exams taken at the end of the
course - students develop a
deeper understanding of
subjects.
Choice of three assessment
options.
Each subject receives a
separate grade.
Grades are from A* to E, with A*
being the highest.
Exams in November and June
with flexibility of timing.
International recognition
Cambridge qualifications are accepted at over 1400 institutions
across 195 countries, including top ranking universities around the
world.
International recognition
What are admissions officers looking for?
The top five skills and qualities university admissions officers
are looking for when they are assessing applicants are:
Overall academic achievement
Character traits e.g. motivation, perseverance,
collaboration
Proficiency in English
Understanding in subject area
Extracurricular activities.
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Why do university admissions officers rate Cambridge
so highly?
Studying Cambridge International A Levels
gave me invaluable preparation for my study
at the University of Cambridge.
Xiao Zhang, former Cambridge student, China
Global community
Connect with Cambridge students from around the
world via Facebook. Look for Cambridge Assessment
International Education
Follow @CambridgeInt on Twitter for all the latest news
and educational debate
Bringing our Cambridge Pathway to life, our videos are
for students, parents and teachers. Look for
CambridgeSchools on YouTube
Keep up to date with all the latest news from Cambridge
on the Cambridge Assessment International
Education page on Linkedin
Learn more!
Getting in touch with Cambridge is easy
Email info@cambridgeinternational.org
or telephone +44 1223 553554